In general, Pastor John avoids talking about politics, breaking news, and hot trends. Why doesn’t he address such cultural issues more often? On social media, why does John Piper mostly avoid talking about politics and breaking news and hot trends? It’s a great question today from an alert podcast listener named Blake. “Hello, Pastor John, and thank you for the podcast and for all the many answers you have provided over the years. As I look back through all those episodes, they seem to be primarily life application and theology and clarity on Bible passages. For the most part you seem to avoid addressing current events and political hot-button issues here on the podcast, and I think this is true of most of your ministry in general. Just curious — why not? Why do you avoid saying much about current events and politics?” Episode 1263: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-does-piper-avoid-politics-and-whats-trending Related Resources: “Avoiding Pride in a World of Selfie Sticks and Social Media Platforms” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYfLFgLroyI “Let Your Light Shine” — Should I Instagram My Good Works?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dj8wyS4YPk “What Part Does God Play in Positive Social Change?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUL4PwANjt4 “How Can We Tweet to the Glory of God?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYuTITQqg6o Ask Pastor John Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvMOJ1T8T4&list=PLFF7F6AE365DA3564 Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john